Cranberry Pecan Scones with Blood Orange Glaze

Cranberry Pecan Scones are perfectly delicious on their own but the orange glaze makes them worthy of seconds at breakfast. Who says you have to buy scones from a bakery? Make your very own at home!

Cranberry Pecan Scones with Blood Orange Glaze

Scones (specifically these Cranberry Pecan Scones) remind me of my coffee shop working days. In a good way. It reminds me of the days when I could eat pastries for breakfast and lunch with little-to-no change to my jean size.

My first scone I ever tasted was a blueberry scones with coarse sugar sprinkled on top. Since my co workers and I would eat pastries during our breaks, we often would take a bite and do something else coming back to it later on. I was easily distracted with way too much going on so we all just snuck in bites of food when we could.

One day we were out of my favorite (blueberry) and these odd scones with what seemed to be raisins were leering at me through the pastry case. These were orange currant scones and did they ever look unappealing. But I was hungry and hunger makes us do crazy things so I focused on the glaze and tried one.

As with any food I am scared of, I sat and looked at it as if it would start growling at me before picking off a bite with a fork. I tasted it and I was pleasantly surprised! The currants did not taste like raisins (HOORAY!) and the orange glaze was bright and sweet. In an odd plot twist, I actually enjoy currants now.

This was my first time enjoying a scone with coffee. No rushing, gulping or taking large bites on the run. I’m sure the sweet glaze had something to do with it.

I do take time to enjoy treats like these whilst seated. It really does make the most out of something that was made with care and anticipation! I don’t care if it sounds lame or super sappy.

Last year I read a book that emphasized the act of enjoying food and sitting to take time out while eating it. It’s very very hard to do with appointments, work, riding lessons, work and the never ending list of things to do at home, but there is a time to stop the world and grab someone special and sit them down for a treat. Like a scone or a muffin. Talk a little or say nothing at all. Just enjoy each other and have fun!

There have been days that were so busy that I realized how much I rushed through them. I had a few things crossed off from my to do list, but I didn’t sit to have one full meal with Tay. I’ve excused myself periodically from the table or where we sit to take something off the stove, put something on, make a note of something that I had forgotten…

These things may be justified and it might seem like we are still connected since we have been engaged in conversation the entire time, but all the more reason to grab a treat and sit down with her. Showing someone how special they are with undivided attention can be one of the greatest gifts ever, especially for a growing child. I remind myself that not only does she deserve my full attention, there will be a day that she is not home as much and I’ll regret giving in to the business. So the to do list can wait. We make time a priority and set aside electronics and obligations for some quality one on one convo.

(Original post written and published on Christmas Eve while Tay still slept soundly in her bed.) So now I am off to wake her up and give her a warm Cranberry Pecan Scone with homemade peppermint hot chocolate. 🙂 It’s how Christmas Eve morning should begin!

I hope you have an incredibly awesome holiday with your family, chosen or by blood, and I wish you a great start to the new year!

Would you have these for breakfast, brunch or dessert?

I made these Cranberry Pecan Scones and the glaze with blood orange zest and juice, but I listed regular oranges in the recipe. As you know, either one will do but I am partial to blood oranges when I can get them. 🙂

I did use coconut oil in this recipe and it is recommended to bring the eggs to room temp as well as the yogurt. I find it helps keep the coconut oil from solidifying again but if your yogurt is on the colder side, it should be fine. During the testing process I did try cold yogurt and the dough seemed to be tougher, mimicing the consistency of a flour and baking powder combo that has been over mixed but during my testing process, the end result turned out fine but just to be on the safe side, bring the yogurt out ahead of time. I hope you enjoy these!

Yes, these gorgeous scones are definitely meant to be savored! They look perfect…and just right for a Christmas or Christmas Eve breakfast. Though I’d eat them for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner AND dessert! Happy New Year, my friend!!! xo